What is Stanley's Grill's health inspection score?

Stanley's Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 55 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Stanley's Grill last inspected?

Stanley's Grill was last inspected on May 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Stanley's Grill have?

Stanley's Grill has 30 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Stanley's Grill safe to eat at?

Stanley's Grill has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Stanley's Grill serve?

Stanley's Grill serves Steakhouse cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Stanley's Grill

Name: Stanley's Grill
Address: 1543 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 55

1543 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/4/2026

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Steakhouse•Noble Square

Ranked #23 of 29 in Noble SquareBetter than 33% of steakhouse restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: May 4, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-17 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-24 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (55/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

May

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 intermediate

May

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High6 Med

7 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−5
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Meat slicer not clean properly round blade housing and sharpener. Food debris noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Floors under deep fryers not clean, grease spills and food trash noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide additional lighting.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE INSIDE OF THEM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOK'S LINE UNDER THE PREP COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS ON THE FLOOR WITH MISSING FLOOR GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NECESSARY.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES CAUGHT IN THE GLUE TRAPS, ON THE LEDGES OF THE PREP AREA, ON THE LEDGES UNDER THE 2-DOOR FREEZER, AND INSIDE THE OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO LIVE COCKROACHES OUTSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE INSIDE OF THEM.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOK'S LINE UNDER THE PREP COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND BENEATH THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 8:45AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,RICE, ETC WERE PREPARED. AT 8:45AM CERTIFIED MANAGER ONIEL BAUTISTA VAZQUEZ ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD AND GYRO MEAT INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 49.0F-50.5F. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS OF FOOD ITEMS AT A COST OF $40. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED RICE AND NOODLE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN DIFFERENT GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS EGGS, CHICKEN, TUNA SALAD AND GYRO MEAT INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.0F-52.5F. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF FOOD ITEMS AT A COST OF $20. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS BY ANSI APPROVED COURSE.

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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